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These books helped me a lot have my peace and my joy in a world that seemingly churns you to a circle of undending demands of a Mommy life.

“A man’s wisdom gives him patience…Prov 19:11.
Another translation says, “With understanding comes patience.” If you understand what you are going through, you will have more patience. If you know that God is in control, you will be at peace.

This one is for the Mommies who probably have no time to even sit down and read a book but are desperate for something that will help them with everyday life… from the mundane task of house chores to the all important task of parenting.

Devotionals:
OUR DAILY BLOG by Pastor Jim Laffoon
Its short but it’s meaty. It talks about bible principles and truths that are applied through the characters of the bible. As you read about the familiar and unfamiliar stories, you will gain insight and wisdom from long ago. It’s also good for nightly devotionals with kids.

MOMENTS WITH THE SAVIOR by Ken Gire
I am more of a Bible story-person and I like digging spiritual truths from the characters in the story. This book is like taking a journey with Jesus himself and learning from his ways and thoughts. It gives you an “up close and personal” perspective of Jesus’ life and ministry.

On Prayer:

THE POWER OF A PRAYING WIFE/PARENT
These books by Stormie Omartian are my bedside table books -- worn out from everyday use. These books taught me how to pray the will of God. It gave me a prayer language that is Scriptural in nature. Also taught me a lot about my spiritual responsibility as a wife and as a parent.

On Parenting:


HOW TO TALK SO KIDS WILL LISTEN & LISTEN SO KIDS WILL TALK
By Adele Faber & Elaine Mazlish
For all of us parents who have the best intention for our kids but cannot simply connect with our children. It’s not a Christian book but it equips you with the skill needed to communicate effectively to children. Very practical and very positive approach.

On Teaching:

THE EDUCATED CHILD by William Bennett
This book gave me the confidence to pursue homeschooling. It lays out in detail what every child should know and learn in every age level. It tells you not only the academic but the moral training your child needs to become an “educated child”

THE BOOK OF VIRTUES by William Bennett
William Bennet was the former Secretary of Education in Ronal Reagan’s time and has authored the Book of Virtues and The Moral Compass.
He wrote these books with parents in mind. He equipped us, parents, how to teach the virtues to our children in a manner that will connect to their hearts & soul – through storytelling. This book is a great bonding and devotional time material for daddies to tell. (Take note, daddies.)

PERSONALITY PLUS by Florrence Littauer
This book made me understand myself, my husband, my kids, and other people. It made me understand that not all people are like me and they do not behave like me. It gave me a great deal of patience in dealing with people and even in teaching my own kids. It made me learn how to accept the unique strengths and weaknesses of my own and others.

On Identity & Purpose:

CAPTIVATING by John Eldredge
This book taught me my identity in Christ. I saw myself valuable in God’s sight.
Nothing captures the essence of this book but its synopsis at the back…

“The message of Captivating is this: Your heart matters more than anything else in all creation. The desires you had as a little girl and the longings you still feel as a woman – they are telling you of the life God created you to live. He offers to come now as the Hero of your story, to rescue your heart and release you to live as a fully alive and feminine woman. A woman who is truly captivating.”

WAKING THE DEAD by John Eldredge

It’s for all of us who want to live the life that’s “full and meaningful”. An eye-opener for us who live an ordinary life and settle for life’s second best. I recommend it especially for us stay-at-home moms who think far less than what they are able to do. This book literally “woke me up from the dead”. I’m so happy I can be alive with Christ.

A truly empowering book! A must read!